My reaction has been a strained smile and some breezy comment about how the piece was particularly time-consuming, etc.

GENTLE READER: Although the studio is adjacent to your home, you keep it separate for a reason (less paint in the yogurt). Miss Manners wonders if your guests need more space between their slightly ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am a fine artist, with a studio attached to my home. Friends and visitors often ask to see the studio, and I am happy to oblige. Sometimes, a visitor will ask how much a ...

I’ve had a visitor who looks aghast and murmurs something to the effect of, “I didn’t think it would be so expensive.” ...

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to handleing the delicate situation when visitors appear shocked by artwork prices, even after discounts.

On a few occasions, I’ve had a visitor who looks aghast and murmurs something to the effect of, “I didn’t think it would be so expensive.” ...

Spoken by Conor McGregor When Conor McGregor says this, he’s not just hyping himself up — he’s laying out a philosophy that defined his rise. McGregor built his career on visualization, discipline, ...

Leasing, Rather than Owning, my Properties — Remember this important lesson: Your business is only worth what your lease says. If your rent is sky-high compared to your market and your competitors’ ...

During an interview with Miranda Devine on "Pod Force One" several weeks ago in Scotland, Donald Trump threw himself a pity party over political opponents constantly going after him. "I'm a human ...

Agreeableness is a personality trait characterized by kindness and being in harmony with others. Researchers have examined how agreeableness impacts life outcomes across several studies. Agreeable ...

LAS VEGAS — Kelsey Mitchell could have asked out, and no one would have blamed her. The Indiana Fever played in a barn at the Indiana State Fairgrounds, for goodness sakes. Players routinely leave ...